Businesses for Sale in California

Browse 3,004 businesses currently for sale in California with an average asking price of $1.8M. Find acquisition opportunities across industries.

Active Listings
3,004
Median Asking Price
$685K
Median SDE
$205K
Median Multiple
3.1x SDE
Avg Asking Price
$1.8M
Average SDE
$333K
Listed in Last 30 Days
1,182
Added This Week
334

Median figures are computed over the 1,716 listings currently browsable on this page. Averages and counts cover all 3,004 active listings tracked in the last 90 days.

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Businesses for Sale in California

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Jun 10

Pizza Franchise Multi Unit for Sale in San Diego, CA

San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
$1.6MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$408K
Multiple:3.9x
Why Buy

This multi-unit pizza franchise portfolio in Northern California operates within a globally recognized quick-service brand, delivering consistent quality and reliable delivery service to established local communities. The package generates over $408K in owner earnings from a multi-location footprint that benefits from shared operational systems and brand-level marketing support. A new franchisee buyer inherits proven unit economics, trained staff, and franchisor infrastructure with room to optimize throughput and local marketing.

Sticky Customers
Apr 17

Retail & Compounding Pharmacy for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$790KHealthcare & Wellness
Cash Flow:$368K
Multiple:2.1x
Why Buy

This Los Angeles-area retail and compounding pharmacy has served its community for nearly five decades, operating a USP 800-certified compounding clean room alongside traditional prescription dispensing with a consistent daily fill volume. The business serves an affluent market corridor with strong demographics, supporting premium pricing on specialty compounded preparations not available at chain pharmacies. An established patient base returning post-recent regional disruption and long-standing community ties offer a licensed buyer a defensible platform with demonstrable demand recovery.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersRegulatory Risk
Jun 10

Quick Service Restaurant Franchise for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$1.4MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$255K
Multiple:5.3x
Why Buy

This three-unit quick-service burger franchise portfolio in Southern California operates at brand standards following a recent remodel, with all units featuring drive-through lanes and long-term leases providing site security. The business generates over $255K in owner earnings from a franchise system with established brand recognition and national marketing support. Franchisor requirements for net worth and liquidity ensure buyer quality, positioning a qualified acquirer to grow within the system.

Apr 11

Independent Pizza Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$690KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$250K
Multiple:2.8x
Why Buy

This independently operated pizza restaurant in the Los Angeles metro area combines a fusion-inspired menu with a familiar counter-service format, generating approximately $800,000 in annual revenue and $250,000 in net income. The location benefits from a signalized intersection in an affluent residential and retail corridor that supports premium pricing and repeat visits. A transferable beer and wine license adds incremental revenue potential and enhances the overall dining experience.

Growth TrajectorySticky Customers
Jun 10

European Fine Casual Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$1.9MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$815K
Multiple:2.3x
Why Buy

This elevated European-inspired restaurant in the Los Angeles metro has quickly established itself as a sought-after dining destination with a loyal and growing clientele since opening. The concept features proprietary menus, a highly trained staff, and strong community branding that differentiates it from generic casual dining competitors. With SDE exceeding $815,000 on a relatively recent operating history, the business offers exceptional unit economics for a restaurant acquisition.

Growth TrajectorySticky Customers
Jun 10

Quick Service Mexican Restaurant for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$595KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$240K
Multiple:2.5x
Why Buy

This quick service Mexican restaurant in the San Francisco Bay Area has delivered consistent annual sales around $1.1 million and annual cash flow near $240,000 for multiple consecutive years, demonstrating exceptional operational stability. The business is pre-qualified for SBA financing with as little as 10 percent down, substantially reducing the upfront capital requirement for a qualified buyer. A favorable lease, high-ceiling display kitchen, and strong street presence in a busy shopping area support continued performance under new ownership.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Apr 12

Transmission Repair Shop for Sale in Riverside, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$1.2MAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$408K
Multiple:2.9x
Why Buy

This independent transmission specialist in Southern California has operated for approximately three decades serving passenger car and light truck owners across the region, with a nearly perfect online rating reflecting consistent quality. Multi-year positive revenue growth, a tenured workforce, and established community reputation create strong customer retention and low marketing dependency. The specialized nature of transmission repair creates a durable niche with limited local competition from general repair shops.

Sticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Apr 14

Commercial Signage Franchise for Sale in California

CA
$775KProfessional Services
Cash Flow:$204K
Multiple:3.8x
Why Buy

This commercial signage and graphics franchise serves a diverse portfolio of business clients across multiple industry sectors in a major California market, providing interior and exterior signage, vehicle graphics, and large-format printing. The B2B model generates recurring demand as clients refresh branding, open new locations, and meet regulatory compliance requirements. Franchise affiliation provides brand recognition, operational systems, and purchasing scale that independent shops cannot match.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth TrajectoryHigh CapEx
Apr 10

Retail Compounding Pharmacy for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$1.5MHealthcare & Wellness
Cash Flow:$726K
Multiple:2.0x
Why Buy

This retail and non-sterile compounding pharmacy in the Los Angeles metro serves an affluent trade area with consistent daily prescription volumes of 150 to 160 retail fills plus specialized compounding orders, generating SDE well above typical pharmacy benchmarks. The dual revenue model combining commodity retail prescriptions with higher-margin compounding work creates income diversification and insulation from generic drug margin compression. The location benefits from strong residential demographics and proximity to major highway access, supporting a loyal patient base with limited competitive pressure.

Recurring Revenue
Apr 7

Recreational Products Manufacturer for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$2.1MManufacturing & Production
Cash Flow:$633K
Multiple:3.4x
Why Buy

This Southern California OEM recreational products manufacturer markets its portfolio under two recognized brand names, generating over $3.1 million in annual revenue and $633,000 in SDE across more than 30 years of operating history. The OEM model with established brand identities creates repeat purchasing relationships with distributors and end users that a new entrant would struggle to replicate quickly. Strong margins and durable demand in the recreational sector make this a compelling platform for a buyer seeking a branded manufacturing acquisition with proven cash flow.

Manager in Place
Jun 10

Print & Marketing Services for Sale in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$565KProfessional Services
Cash Flow:$188K
Multiple:3.0x
Why Buy

A full-service B2B marketing and visual communications provider in the Sacramento metro offering graphic design, commercial printing, large-format signage, direct mail, vehicle wraps, and digital marketing services under one roof. The business maintains an active client base of local businesses and operates Monday through Friday, offering an attractive lifestyle profile for an owner-operator. Multiple revenue streams spanning print and digital services support resilience through economic cycles.

Sticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Auto Repair Shop for Sale in San Diego, CA

San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
$959KAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$342K
Multiple:2.8x
Why Buy

A full-service auto repair, smog, and alignment business in the San Diego metro that has grown its customer base entirely through word-of-mouth without advertising or social media, reflecting deep local loyalty. The operation holds a five-star rating across major review platforms and generates over $340K in annual cash flow from a 4,100-square-foot facility. Favorable lease terms with no triple-net or CAM charges keep occupancy costs predictable.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth TrajectoryRegulatory Risk
Apr 5

Sports Live Streaming Company for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$695KEntertainment & Recreation
Cash Flow:$111K
Multiple:6.3x
Why Buy

This nationwide youth and scholastic sports live streaming business provides an affordable, durable streaming solution deployed across leagues, schools, and venues throughout the country, with a highly scalable software-and-hardware model. Revenue is recurring in nature as institutional customers renew annual subscriptions, and the addressable market of leagues and schools represents significant untapped upside. The home-based operating model keeps overhead minimal while allowing the platform to scale through new deployments without proportional cost increases.

Jun 10

Custom Clothing Boutique for Sale in San Diego, CA

San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
$2.5MRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$80K
Multiple:31.3x
Why Buy

A long-tenured upscale apparel retailer in San Diego specializing in custom-made men's suits and shirts using a proprietary measuring methodology, complemented by ready-to-wear offerings for both genders. The business has served a loyal clientele of local residents and tourists for decades from a single location, demonstrating resilience and consistent demand in the premium clothing segment. The proprietary custom fitting approach creates a differentiated product that is difficult for online or mass-market competitors to replicate.

Retirement SaleSticky Customers
Jun 10

Food Truck Business for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$749KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$394K
Multiple:1.9x
Why Buy

An event-based food truck operation in Southern California with a fourteen-year track record serving premium stadium and venue events across a wide geographic range from San Diego to Santa Barbara. The business generates nearly $395K in annual cash flow with management and full staff in place, enabling a buyer to step into operations without building a team from scratch. The event-venue model eliminates street-level permitting complexity and provides access to high-volume, captive audiences at major entertainment destinations.

Manager in PlaceGrowth Trajectory
Apr 4

General Merchandise Retail Store for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$699KRetail & E-commerce
Cash Flow:$300K
Multiple:2.3x
Why Buy

A large-format general merchandise retailer in the greater Los Angeles market occupying over 20,000 square feet across two floors in a major shopping center with ample parking, carrying electronics, clothing, food, and a broad range of general goods. The recently remodeled space features over $300K in fixtures and equipment, and the optional $800K inventory package allows a buyer to scale into the business at a preferred pace. Strong foot traffic from a large anchor shopping center and a diverse product mix support consistent consumer demand.

Jun 10

Contents Restoration Services Business for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$1.6MHome Services
Cash Flow:$355K
Multiple:4.5x
Why Buy

This Bay Area restoration business specializes in contents recovery for water, fire, and mold damage, with nearly half of revenue sourced from national insurance program partnerships that deliver consistent, recurring job flow. The business operates within a proven national platform with over three decades of industry presence and a scalable model suited to geographic expansion. High margins and insurance-driven demand make this an attractive acquisition in a sector with built-in recession resistance.

Sticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

French Bakery & Cafe for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$750KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$350K
Multiple:2.1x
Why Buy

This Los Angeles area daytime French bakery and cafe serves freshly baked breads, pastries, and breakfast and lunch options to a diverse mix of tourists, local professionals, and affluent neighborhood residents. The business occupies a strategically positioned location that benefits from multiple customer segments and strong community loyalty. The concept provides a new owner an established culinary identity in one of the nation's most dynamic food markets.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Jun 10

Day Spa Business for Sale in Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
$2.6MPersonal Services
Cash Flow:$783K
Multiple:3.3x
Why Buy

This two-location day spa platform in Sonoma County, California has over 20 years of operating history and a fiercely loyal repeat clientele, earning independent recognition as a top-ranked provider in its primary market. The business generates strong cash flow in the affluent Northern California wellness market, which is experiencing record industry revenue growth nationally. The established brand, proven systems, and premium client base make this a compelling acquisition for a wellness industry operator or investor.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

All You Can Eat for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$3.8MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$1.5M
Multiple:2.5x
Why Buy

This Los Angeles County all-you-can-eat buffet generates approximately $6M in annual sales and approximately $1.5M in normalized seller discretionary earnings from a roughly 6,500 square foot facility with strong community recognition and an efficient operational model. The concept has evolved into one of the area's most recognized buffet destinations, with substantial included assets and a meaningful expansion pathway. The business presents an opportunity to acquire a high-volume, destination dining concept with proven economics in a major metro market.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Av & Security Systems for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$63.0MHome Services
Cash Flow:$5.7M
Multiple:11.1x
Why Buy

This Southwest U.S. audio-visual, alarm, and electrical services company has operated for over two decades, generating more than $15 million in annual revenue including $1.5 million in recurring monthly revenue from installed service contracts. Near-$5 million in annual net income reflects exceptional profitability for the industry, driven by a fully staffed experienced team and diversified commercial and residential client relationships. Forecasted revenue and profit growth of 20%+ in 2026 provide near-term upside for an acquiring buyer.

Manager in PlaceRecurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Full Service Restaurant for Sale in Oxnard, CA

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
$525KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$200K
Multiple:2.6x
Why Buy

This established California coastal restaurant operates from a large dining room with outdoor patio seating, generating approximately $1 million in annual gross revenue with consistent $200,000 in net profit. The long-term lease structure, beer and wine license, and fully equipped kitchen provide a complete turnkey operation for a new owner seeking immediate cash flow. This is a first-time-to-market opportunity driven by owner retirement, offering a buyer a well-seasoned business without a distressed reason for sale.

Retirement Sale
Jun 10

Landscape Design Build Company for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$599KHome Services
Cash Flow:$347K
Multiple:1.7x
Why Buy

This Bay Area residential landscape design-build firm handles full-service projects from design and permitting through outdoor kitchens, decks, lighting, and hardscape installation, generating over $340,000 in annual cash flow. Streamlined systems, reliable subcontractor crews, and a strong regional brand reputation produce a steady inbound lead flow without significant marketing investment. Seller financing availability dramatically lowers the upfront equity required to acquire this cash-flowing services business.

Jun 10

Agricultural Equipment Manufacturer for Sale in California

CA
$2.0MManufacturing & Production
Cash Flow:$227K
Multiple:8.8x
Why Buy

This California-based agricultural and industrial equipment manufacturer has operated for over two decades, building revenue across agricultural, commercial, and residential customer segments with proprietary patented designs. The cross-trained workforce, established vendor relationships, and thousands of units sold provide an operational foundation that reduces transition risk for a new owner. Patented product differentiation supports pricing power and competitive barriers not available in commodity equipment categories.

Manager in PlaceGrowth TrajectoryRetirement Sale

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many businesses are for sale in California?
There are currently 3,004 businesses listed for sale in California, with 334 new listings added in the past week.
What is the average asking price for a business in California?
The median asking price for businesses in California is $685K, with prices ranging from N/A to $575.0M.
What multiple of earnings do businesses in California list for?
Across the 1,716 businesses currently browsable in California, the median asking price is $685K and the median seller's discretionary earnings (SDE) is $205K. The median asking price works out to 3.1x SDE. Multiples vary with size, growth, and owner dependence, so treat this as a benchmark rather than a rule.
What industries are most common in California?
The most common industries for businesses for sale in California are Food & Beverage, Healthcare & Wellness, Retail & E-commerce, Personal Services, Professional Services.
Can I buy a business in California with an SBA loan?
Yes, many businesses for sale in California qualify for SBA 7(a) financing. SBA loans typically cover 75-90% of the purchase price with 10-year terms, making acquisitions accessible for self-funded searchers.
How do I find the right business to buy in California?
Start by defining your acquisition criteria (industry, price range, location, and minimum cash flow). Searcher OS helps you filter through thousands of listings, analyze CIMs, and manage your deal pipeline from initial interest through closing.

Buying a Business in California

California offers a diverse range of businesses for acquisition, from established service companies to growing retail operations. Whether you're a first-time buyer or an experienced acquirer, understanding the local market is key to finding the right opportunity.

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